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UK Emissions Drop 2% in 2025, Coal-Free for First Time

4/3/2026

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Britain's provisional data show emissions fell 2% in 2025 to 367 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, down 7 million from 2024.
2025 marked the first year without coal-fired power generation in over 140 years, with the industrial sector posting a 12% drop.
Transport emissions rose 2% due to increased petrol and diesel use, while Britain remains committed to net zero by 2050 and to an 81% reduction by 2035.

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Britain's provisional data show emissions fell 2% in 2025 to 367 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, down 7 million from 2024.
2025 marked the first year without coal-fired power generation in over 140 years, with the industrial sector posting a 12% drop.
Transport emissions rose 2% due to increased petrol and diesel use, while Britain remains committed to net zero by 2050 and to an 81% reduction by 2035.